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| Baran, Nancy H., Ed. | 12 |
| Tarrant, Sharon M., Ed. | 12 |
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Baran, Nancy H., Ed.; Tarrant, Sharon M., Ed. – 1982
This booklet on home furnishings, 1 in a series of 12, covers all the basic aspects of personal- and family-money management. Suitable for use by high school and college students as well as adults, this handbook offers guidelines for purchasing home furnishings and decorating materials. Section 1 discusses planning for home furnishings based on…
Descriptors: Consumer Education, Furniture, Home Furnishings, Money Management
Baran, Nancy H., Ed.; Tarrant, Sharon M., Ed. – 1982
This booklet on managing credit, 1 in a series of 12, covers all the basic aspects of personal- and family-money management. Suitable for use by high school and college students as well as adults, this handbook tells how to establish credit, determine credit limits, and maintain a favorable credit history. Section 1 on understanding consumer…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Consumer Economics, Consumer Education, Credit (Finance)
Baran, Nancy H., Ed.; Tarrant, Sharon M., Ed. – 1981
This booklet on clothing, 1 in a series of 12 covers all the basic aspects of personal- and family-money management. Suitable for use by high school and college students as well as adults, this handbook gives wardrobe planning, buying, and care information. The first three sections consider the functions of clothing, the importance of…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Clothing, Consumer Economics, Consumer Education
Baran, Nancy H., Ed.; Tarrant, Sharon M., Ed. – 1980
This booklet on household equipment, 1 in a series of 12, covers all the basic aspects of personal- and family-money management. Suitable for use by high school and college students as well as adults, this handbook offers information to help buyers purchase household equipment that is within their budget. Section 1 discusses managing equipment…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Consumer Economics, Consumer Education, Electrical Appliances
Baran, Nancy H., Ed.; Tarrant, Sharon M., Ed. – 1982
This booklet on financial plans, 1 in a series of 12, covers all the basic aspects of personal- and family-money management. Suitable for use by high school and college students as well as adults, this handbook presents an easy-to-use plan for managing income and reaching financial goals. The importance of planning is discussed first. The next…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Budgeting, Budgets, Consumer Economics
Baran, Nancy H., Ed.; Tarrant, Sharon M., Ed. – 1982
This booklet on housing, 1 in a series of 12, covers all the basic aspects of personal- and family-money management. Suitable for use by high school and college students as well as adults, this handbook shows how to determine housing needs and analyze housing costs, whether one rents, buys, or builds a home. The first five sections briefly…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Consumer Education, Housing, Money Management
Baran, Nancy H., Ed.; Tarrant, Sharon M., Ed. – 1981
This boolet on children and money management, 1 in a series of 12, covers all the basic aspects of personal- and family-money management. Suitable for use by high school and college students as well as adults, this handbook offers guidelines for teaching money-managing skills to children, from preschoolers to high school seniors. The first two…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Child Responsibility, Childhood Needs, Children
Baran, Nancy H., Ed.; Tarrant, Sharon M., Ed. – 1982
This booklet on food buying power, 1 in a series of 12, covers all the basic aspects of personal- and family-money management. Suitable for use by high school and college students as well as adults, this handbook offers information on developing a shopping list, deciding where to shop, selecting the best buys, and reading food labels. Section 1 on…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Consumer Education, Consumer Protection, Food
Baran, Nancy H., Ed.; Tarrant, Sharon M., Ed. – 1981
This booklet on savings and investment, 1 in a series of 12, covers all the basic aspects of personal- and family-money management. Suitable for use by high school and college students as well as adults, this handbook shows how to develop a savings and investment program based on present and future needs and goals. Section 1 overviews savings and…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Consumer Economics, Consumer Education, Insurance
Baran, Nancy H., Ed.; Tarrant, Sharon M., Ed. – 1982
This booklet on shopping, 1 in a series of 12, covers all the basic aspects of personal- and family-money management. Suitable for use by high school and college students as well as adults, this handbook tells how to plan spending, develop shopping skills, and handle consumer problems effectively. Section 1 on consumers and the economy overviews…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Consumer Economics, Consumer Education, Consumer Protection
Baran, Nancy H., Ed.; Tarrant, Sharon M., Ed. – 1981
This booklet on recreation, 1 in a series of 12, covers all the basic aspects of personal- and family-money management. Suitable for use by high school and college students as well as adults, this handbook suggests ways to plan recreation expenses for special activities, equipment, and vacation travel. Section 1 looks at the need for recreation…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Consumer Economics, Consumer Education, Leisure Time
Baran, Nancy H., Ed.; Tarrant, Sharon M., Ed. – 1981
This guide provides a framework for teaching consumer education to senior high and adult education classes. It may be used to develop a broad consumer economics program, to teach a single unit, or to incorporate money-managing concepts into various subject areas. Introductory materials include suggestions for adapting materials to curriculum…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Behavioral Objectives, Consumer Economics, Consumer Education
